Originally Posted by Lufthomie
This place in Tucson claims to use Kobe beef but when I asked if it were true Kobe, I was told its Imported Kobe Cattle raised in Washington St.
I'm pretty sure that is typically the case in the U.S. It's not just the breed of cattle, but the way they are cared for that contributes to the flavor of the beef. I just don't think anyone in the States has the patience to raise wagyu beef like the Japanese can, though some good attempts are made.